U.S.-Iran Negotiations: A Guide for the Perplexed
The authors examine the varied approaches used by the U.S. and Iran during the ongoing nuclear negotiations, with particular…
December 10, 2019 5516 Results
Diverted Opportunities: Gaps in Drug Treatment for Justice System-involved Populations in Harris County, Texas
The authors use survey and interview data to evaluate drug treatment options available through the court diversion process…
December 10, 2019 A Presidential Election in an Uncertain Time December 9, 2019
As the 2020 election approaches, the nation is deeply polarized. Public distrust in politicians, the media and public…
Should Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits Pay for Soda and Candy?
As U.S. obesity rates continue to climb, policymakers debate whether federal food assistance funds should be used to buy…
December 6, 2019 
Migrant Associations: A Valuable Bridge Between Mexico and Its Diaspora
In this paper, the author describes the types of associations migrants from Mexico have formed in the U.S. (including their…
December 6, 2019 
The Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation Amounts to Summary Death Warrants for Mexican Criminals
President Trump's plan to designate Mexican drugs cartels as foreign terrorist organizations is a mistake, says nonresident…
December 5, 2019 
Mexico’s Independent Energy Regulatory Agencies: Institutions at Risk
Mexico’s 2013 energy reform, which opened its hydrocarbon and electricity industries to private investors, increased the…
December 5, 2019 RYP Holiday Happy Hour December 3, 2019
The Roundtable Young Professionals celebrated the holidays at a member-exclusive happy hour at Kirby Ice House. Guests…
Roundtable Dialogue — Financial Literacy Among Young Americans December 3, 2019
At this Roundtable Dialogue, Joyce Beebe, fellow in public finance, discussed how well young Americans understand and manage…
Energy Security and the Energy Transition: A Classic Framework for a New Challenge
Using a framework based on vulnerability, risk and offsets provides valuable insights for evaluating the security of an…
November 25, 2019